Deputy Head Co-Curriculum

Information for Candidates

Co-Educational School for Girls and Boys 11 – 18

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Contents:

The School

The Role

The Person

Terms and Conditions

The Process

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The School

Headmaster’s Welcome

Pangbourne is a place where the individual matters. First and foremost, we are a ‘people place’.

We are committed to the personal development of our pupils in the fullest sense. They are

encouraged to work hard towards academic success and we are proud of the results which

they achieve, but just as important is the development of their characters: their confidence and

values, their creative and physical skills and their appreciation of who they are and what they

can contribute to the world.

Our Flag Values of Kindness, Selflessness, Moral Courage, Initiative, Industry, Resilience and

Integrity underpin all we do as a College. They are rooted in our Christian ethos and go a long

way to prepare our pupils for life's challenges and the responsibilities of adulthood. Our aim is

to equip Pangbournians with the strongest possible foundations for their future.

We know that young people today face many challenges, not the least of which is their mental

health and wellbeing. We are strongly committed to providing the best pupil welfare

individually tailored for each person, and this has been recognised by inspecting and external

organisations.

Pangbourne is known for its outstanding pastoral care – recognised as excellent in recent ISI

inspections – and we take an integrated approach to caring for each pupil. We are not

complacent about the challenges which young people face and are always seeking to improve

the support which we can provide.

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We provide all the other things a good school should: challenging academic curriculum, plenty

of sport and co-curricular opportunities, and 230 acres of wonderful Berkshire countryside in

an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Our small size, focus on the individual and

community feel are what make us special.

Current times – life with COVID-19

In these current challenging times we have worked hard to ensure that our environment is a

safe place for our pupils and staff. We have and will continue to follow Government advice

and have implemented stringent measures to minimise the risk to our community.

We have excellent provisions in place to be able to offer remote teaching and learning to all our

pupils. This was a massive benefit during the first lockdown and praise must go to the staff

and pupils who accepted and adapted to this new way of teaching tremendously well. We are

still offering remote teaching and learning to some of our international students who have not

yet returned to school. We are absolutely confident that, should we have to, the transition to

remote learning would be seamless, as it was in March 2020, and enable the continuation of a

high standard of education and pastoral care for our pupils.

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“The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.”

ISI Inspection, November 2019

About Us

Founded in 1917 as a training college for officers in the Merchant and Royal Navy,

Pangbourne College is now a thriving co-educational day and boarding school, educating 450

children aged 11 – 18 in a rural campus setting. The College is set in 230 acres in an Area of

Outstanding Natural Beauty, yet is only minutes from the mainline train to London and

junction 12 of the M4, and only 45 minutes from central London. Our geographic location

makes us an ideal fit for international students and weekly boarders, as well as a thriving local

day market.

The College underwent a full inspection by the Independent Schools’ Inspectorate (ISI) in

November 2019, and was judged ‘excellent’, the highest possible grading. Inspectors noted the

quality of educational and other achievements, and the high quality of pupils’ personal

development. The bulk of our leavers go on to university, with many going to Russell Group

universities and the remainder into other universities, foundation courses, apprenticeships and

work. We have a strong tradition of getting most (at least 75%) of our Sixth Form leavers into

their first choice higher education institution.

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The College has a strong tradition of teaching character and leadership, and the College Flag

Values of resilience, kindness, industry, initiative, selflessness, moral courage and integrity

underpin everything we do. As a College, we focus on the individual, and we are committed to

helping each individual child achieve their best whilst at Pangbourne.

With our roots in the Merchant and Royal Navy, some ceremonial traditions still survive.

Pupils wear the Naval Number 2 uniform as their day to day uniform, and rooms within the

College still bear distinctly naval names (e.g. “Mess Hall” for the dining hall). A tradition of

parading and the ceremonial still exists as a weekly practice, plus six ‘College Sundays’ per

year. The aim being to provide pupils with the chance to learn teamwork, leadership,

performance, confidence, time management and community spirit.

Currently in the middle of a 2018-2023 College Development Plan, we are working towards our

long term vision of being ‘the best small co-educational boarding school in the UK’. A main

goal for the College in the current Development Plan is to grow to 500 pupils and increase the

proportion of girls nearer to 50:50.

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Academic Life

Pangbourne offers a learning environment where pupils develop confidence, self-awareness,

creativity and independent thought. Education at Pangbourne ensures that each child can

maximise their potential in a supportive environment which promotes both learning potential

and well-being to develop the whole individual.

Students at Pangbourne are inspired and challenged to do the very best they can and

experience a variety of engaging lessons, memorable trips and learning tools which bring each

and every subject to life.

The number of pupils at Pangbourne ensures class sizes are small and there is more one to one

time with teachers. Pupils can rely on an experienced and empathetic group of teachers to

share their enthusiasm for their subjects and to enable them to realise their ambitions.

“A small, distinctive, grounded and family-oriented school that puts huge emphasis on

self-discipline, teamwork and leadership. Caring and supportive, Pangbourne buzzes with

activity and encourages every pupil to have a go.”

Good Schools Guide 2019

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Co-Curricular Programme

Co-curricular opportunities add breadth and depth to each individual’s personal development.

There is a range of activities on offer for pupils to take part in outside the classroom and a

significant feature is the compulsory element of challenge.

The purpose of the co-curricular programme is to develop pupils’ confidence, values and skills,

so that they can make a difference. For a significant number of our pupils, their strengths are

seen most clearly in the co-curricular sphere, and we try to encourage both participation and

excellence.

Competitive sporting fixtures take place during the week and on Saturdays. We have excellent

sporting facilities at the College including a number of multi-use sports pitches for Rugby,

Football and Cricket, a floodlit Astro pitch for Hockey and Tennis, Netball courts, an outdoor

heated swimming pool and indoor sports facilities, including a strength and conditioning suite.

We are very fortunate to have a prime riverside location on the Thames for Rowing. Riding is

offered at dedicated stables and golf, sailing and clay pigeon shooting also feature on the

menu.

Music, Drama and the Arts are equally as important in the co-curriculum. We have an award

winning Music building where we are able to offer individual music lessons to pupils in state

of the art facilities, along with a number of bands and musical groups. Our Marching Band is

an integral part of our ceremonial traditions. Drama is enthusiastically supported by staff and

pupils and we are able to put on ambitious drama and musical productions.

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Outdoor adventure training is at the heart of Pangboune life with all pupils taking part in the

Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award in Year 9 and many going on to achieve Silver and Gold

awards. Challenging expeditions take participants to Wales, the New Forest and the Lake

District to enable them to gain the most from this opportunity. Alongside this we also offer a

Combined Cadet Force programme, compulsory during Year 10, which is invaluable in helping

students gain self-discipline and to learn to work together in a team to achieve objectives.

A strong community spirit is very much part of our ethos and we have formed partnerships

with local schools and academies to share our facilities and staff experience. We also have a

link with the Nabugabo Community Learning Centre in Uganda.

Full details of our co-curriculum programme can be found on our website.

https://www.pangbourne.com/prospective-families/co-curricular

Sports teams consistently achieve success in local, regional and national competitions with a significant

number of pupils representing the county in a wide range of sports.

ISI Inspection Report, November 2019

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“'Happiness' is a word you hear a lot here, the ethos being that if youngsters are happy then their

self-worth and academics will follow.”

Good Schools’ Guide 2019

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The Role

The Deputy Head (Co-curriculum) is to co-ordinate and lead the non-academic aspects of

the curriculum in the College. Broadly, there are two main areas of responsibility:

The co-curriculum, including Activities

Partnerships and public benefit

The term of appointment is five years, subject to satisfactory performance in the first year of

office. Extension beyond five years will be decided following review in the fifth year.

Duties and responsibilities:

Specifically, the DH(CC) has the following responsibilities:

1. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the College’s principal decision-

making body, to advise on strategic and operational matters, in particular those of a co-

curricular nature, and to assist in the development of the College’s Development

Plan. The SLT constitutes the ‘core’ group of the Senior Management Team (SMT) and,

through regular meetings, provides a forum for operational decisions to be made

quickly and further discussion of strategic issues that may need more time than is

available to the SMT. The SLT consists of the Headmaster, the deputy heads and the

Bursar, although others may be invited to attend meetings when appropriate.

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2. The collective responsibilities of the SMT include:

Creating a convincing vision for the future of Pangbourne College which meets the

needs of current and future pupils to the highest standards.

Planning the implementation of the vision in order to make the best use of available

resources.

Developing the reputation of Pangbourne so that it attracts large numbers of high

quality applicants.

Leading, motivating and managing professional and ancillary staff in order to

ensure the delivery of outstanding teaching, welfare provision and other essential

services.

Reviewing and revising as necessary College policies, procedures, routines and

rules to ensure that the aims of the College are met.

Providing an exciting environment which supports the personal and professional

development of each student and member of staff. Planning high quality INSET for

staff.

Giving leadership in matters of discipline. Setting high standards and expectations

of behaviour among both staff and pupils.

Understanding the financial operation.

Establishing, monitoring, reviewing and developing policy and practice to support

high quality social, moral, health, cultural and spiritual provision for all staff and

pupils.

3. To ensure that the co-curricular aims of the College are understood, accepted and

achieved.

4. To ensure the effective planning, management and provision of co-curricular activities

to support the College’s aims, including the Activities Programme, chairing regular

meetings of the Co-curricular Committee, raising the agenda and ensuring that proper

minutes are kept.

5. To ensure that all pupils take part in a broad and balanced co-curricular programme

which complements their academic studies.

6. To develop the Activities programme to broaden and enrich the personal development

of pupils.

7. To be available to assist parents and pupils with problems, particularly co-curricular

problems, consulting with others such as the Deputy Heads, HOMs or heads of

activities as necessary, and referring serious issues to the Headmaster.

8. To be responsible for all music, drama and sports scholars, monitoring their standards

of scholarship and the example they set in order to encourage student achievement.

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9. To assist the Bursar in the preparation of the co-curricular budget each year, co-

ordinating the process of budget bids from activity leaders and deciding on

priorities. Once the budget has been set and funds allocated, to monitor spending to

ensure that budgets are not exceeded without permission.

10. To ensure that uniform and ceremonial standards are high, encouraging the

development of self-discipline and teamwork, and supporting the RSM in his work.

11. To enforce College discipline, sharing the responsibility with the other Deputy Heads.

12. To investigate incidents in which discipline has failed in the co-curricular sphere,

disciplining if necessary those responsible or, in serious cases, referring them to the

Headmaster, as well as assisting the other deputies with investigations of their own.

13. To ensure that co-curricular policies are compliant with statutory requirements and ISI

guidance and are followed.

14. To oversee the planning of trips, including academic trips, and the proper completion

of the required risk assessments.

15. To oversee the maintenance and/or development of links between the College and

other communities, in particular with the community of Pangbourne, Denefield

Academy in Tilehurst, the Whitley Excellence Cluster in Reading and the Nabugabo

Community Centre in Uganda.

16. To keep a log of activities which are of benefit to the public, advising the Headmaster

and the Bursar at the end of the year so that the Governors’ Annual Report can include

this information.

17. To ensure the maintenance and publication of a 12 month event planning calendar.

18. To collaborate with the Senior Deputy over the planning and publication of the

Calendar.

19. To oversee the scheduling of College and divisional photographs.

20. To assist the Headmaster in building relationships with feeder schools, especially in

developing co-curricular links.

21. To attend the meetings of the Governors’ Education and Pastoral Committee each term

and, in rotation with the other deputies, the main Board of Governors’ meeting at least

once a year or as required.

22. To advise the Headmaster and SMT on future needs in respect of manpower or

facilities.

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23. To assist the Headmaster in interviewing candidates for co-curricular and teaching

positions

24. To uphold in practice the College’s ethos of teamwork.

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PERSON SPECIFICATION

Job Title: Deputy Head Co-Curricular

Department: Co-Curricular / Academic

ESSENTIAL DESIRABLE

Education,

training and

professional

experience

- A good degree

- A record of continuing

professional development

- Evidence of senior or middle

management leadership in the

co-curricular/pastoral/academic

sphere, such as leading a

department

- A thorough understanding of

the issues involved in ensuring

that a school’s delivery of the

co-curricular/academic

curriculum is of the highest

quality

- Strong track record of effecting

improvement

- Experience of managing whole-

school issues

- Involvement in and support for

extra-curricular activities that

are relevant to Pangbourne

College

- Qualified Teacher Status

- Further professional or

educational qualifications e.g.

Masters

- Experience as an Assistant

Head or higher

- Responsibility for planning

and managing change

- Evidence of resolving conflict

and achieving win-win

- Experience of leading an area

of the curriculum with success

- Experience of teaching pupils

across the ability spectrum

(MidYIS 135-80)

Skills and

special

aptitudes

The successful Applicant will need

to demonstrate knowledge and

understanding of:

- What makes an outstanding

school

- Strategies for raising pupil

engagement and achievement in

the co-curricular sphere

- How to develop staff, including

use of appraisal, CPD and

performance management

- Current educational trends

and thinking

- The ISI Inspection framework

and self-evaluation

- Use of data to effect school

improvement

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- How to lead and manage whole

school improvement, initiatives

and whole school change

Additionally, the successful

Applicant will possess the

following skills:

- Excellent communication and

listening skills, including public

speaking

- Strong organisational and

administrative skills

- A good level of IT competency

- Powers of diplomacy and

persuasion

- The ability to work

collaboratively

- The ability to see a task through

from beginning to end

- An ability to work to a budget

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Personal

Qualities and

Disposition

The successful applicant will

have: - A commitment to uphold the

College’s ethos and values

- A conviction that all pupils have

the potential to make progress

and achieve excellent results

- An ability to lead, motivate,

enthuse and inspire staff and

students

- An ability to build and sustain

positive relationships

- An ability to tackle difficult

situations and problems head

on

- An ability to work

independently

- An ability to meet deadlines

- An ability to empathise

- Kindness, selflessness, moral

courage, and integrity

- The ambition to progress to

headship in due course

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- Initiative

- A capacity for hard work (or

industry)

- Resilience

- A positive outlook

- A sense of humour

- A willingness to participate in

our co-curricular programme

Special

requirements

- Right to work in the UK

- Promoting and safeguarding the

welfare of children

- Compliance with Pangbourne

College Child Protection and

Safeguarding Policy

- Current Full Driving Licence

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Terms and Conditions

Pangbourne College is able to offer excellent working conditions set in 230 acres of Berkshire

countryside, to the West of Reading, just minutes from the M4.

Our salary package will recognise your experience, qualifications and commitment to the

wider life of the College.

Membership of the Teacher’s Pension Scheme currently available, however we reserve the right

to provide an alternative provision.

Free on-site parking and free lunch and refreshments when College is in session.

Discounted school fees are available for staff children who are eligible and meet the entry

requirements.

Additional background Reading

The 2019 ISI Inspection Report - full version prepared by ISI

The 2019 ISI Inspection Report summary

Pangbourne ‘At a Glance - Key statistics and information

How to apply: please visit our website www.pangbourne.com/vacancies to download an

application form.

Applications should be sent to recruitment@pangbourne.com

Applications must be received by 09:00 on Monday 7 December 2020.

Shortlisting will be completed by 16 December 2020

Interviews will take place week commencing 11 January 2021.

Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered upon receipt; we reserve the

right to interview/appoint before the closing date.

In line with our recruitment policy and for the protection of our pupils, you will be subject to an

enhanced DBS disclosure and employment reference checks. Pangbourne College is committed to

safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers

to share this commitment. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

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Pupils achieve highly in a wide range of academic and other areas such as sports, music and outdoor

pursuits.

ISI Inspection Report, November 2019